From the Hip (1987)

5.9/10 • 111 min • Comedy Drama

Overview

Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a promotion in his firm, and he must now defend a college professor who is appearantly guilty of murder.

Cast

Judd Nelson

Robin "Stormy" Weathers

Elizabeth Perkins

Jo Ann

John Hurt

Douglas Benoit

Darren McGavin

Craig Duncan

Dan Monahan

Larry

David Alan Grier

Steve Hadley

Nancy Marchand

Roberta Winnaker

Allan Arbus

Phil Ames

Edward Winter

Raymond Torkenson

Ray Walston

1st Judge

Beatrice Winde

2nd Judge

Art Hindle

Lt. Matt Sosha

Priscilla Pointer

Mrs. Martha Williams

Royce D. Applegate

Mr. Wilby

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